Justification of the paper: The steel industry is a major contributor to greenhouse gases and resource consumption. However, because of their durability, structural steel components lend themselves to being disassembled ...

Natural disasters such as cyclone, hurricane, tornado and typhoon cause tremendous loss around the world. The windborne debris usually imposes high speed localized impact on the building envelope, which may harm people ...

Energy efficiency differs by building use and type as well as prevailing climatic conditions. This study examines the energy efficiency of tall office buildings in a Mediterranean climate by investigating the energy balance ...